Carolyn F. Gernes – Rochester

Carolyn Gernes, 61, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Caledonia, MN unexpectedly passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 at her daughter's residence. Unfortunately, Carolyn spent the majority of the three months before her passing hospitalized for various serious medical conditions. She was making positive progress toward going home. Fortunately, the day before her passing was spent surrounded by her close family at her home spending quality time with each other over a family favorite meal.

Carolyn was born May 20th, 1963 in La Crosse, WI to Vernon and Donna Inglett. She married Gregory J. Gernes at Carolyn's family farm in Caledonia, MN on May 27th, 1989. The couple lived in Rochester, MN, where she furthered her career as a hairstylist in Rochester which she continued for 40+ years.

Carolyn loved needlepoint, crocheting, coloring, and diamond dot art painting, but her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends, especially her granddaughter, Ellie Mae. Some of her greatest accomplishments were being a wonderful mom and then grandma, a hair stylist, and a breast cancer survivor.

Survivors include her husband, Gregory Gernes of Rochester, MN, two daughters, Janelle (Daniel) August of Byron, MN, and Adrianna Gernes (Joshua Cordell) of Rochester, MN, her granddaughter Ellie Mae August, her sisters, Cynthia (Jeff) Walker, June (Mark) Corpstein, and brother Wesley (Holly) Inglett.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Donna Inglett.

A Memorial Service for Carolyn F Gernes will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester with Pastors Jenny Cannon and Kirkland Reynolds officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. In honor of Carolyn, please wear purple as it was her favorite color.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help the family cover medical expenses. To donate electronically please use: https://account.venmo.com/u/carolyn-gernes Other memorial gifts are welcome but are not necessary.